After reading numerous posts & publications over the past two years--real estate agents blaming lenders, politicians blaming everyone, lenders blaming the government and real estate agents...blah blah blah! I'm not one for stirring the pot and I'm not trying to here but, I have to say that I've been becoming more and more agitated with complacency - especially lately - and the blame game that we continue to play. It seems that few Americans see what is really going on in America now because everyone is so busy blaming one another for what's wrong in the US- specifically, what's wrong in our business.
I honestly never agreed with the philosophy that everyone is ENTITLED to the American Dream, as was mandated by our President back in the 90's. I'm a bit old fashioned so, even during the 'hay day,' my clients were strongly encouraged to save in order to make a 20% down payment before purchasing their first or second home--after that, most buyers know they need the 20% and generally have plenty of profit after a sale or two--at least back then they did! (And now, I'm sometimes leaning toward putting less cash down in some circumstances but, that's a whole other post)!
Buyers review finances with their lender, then with me. Perhaps it's the 'mom' or the 'nurse' in me but, my motto, which all of my clients will tell you I preach to them is, I want you to live IN your house not FOR your house! I want them to enjoy vacations and luxuries in life that otherwise cannot be enjoyed if they are over-extended with their mortgage. I don't take ANY blame for what happened but, I AM paying the price, just as every other agent in the US is. However, I am surviving and still preaching similar financial strategies to my clients.
My frustration lies in hearing the repeated accusation, "It's not our fault, it's YOURS!" Here's a novel idea--why not put all of that negative energy that you're using to blame one another, into something positive? We can't go back and change any of this; all we can do is focus on something more positive--turning this around and doing everything that we can possibly do to educate the consumer so that this never happens again (in our generation or any that follow)!
Lay off of the blame game and focus on strategies to overcome the challenges that we face in our business. The worst could be yet to come if we don't.
There are approximately 1,100 homes in River Hills Plantation with nearly the same number of architectural design styles. Homes include cedar shake condos to gorgeous waterfront estates. The country club includes a championship golf course, an award-winning private marina, boat slips and private lake access. There's a 10-court tennis complex, swimming pools, covered pavillion, private parks and children's parks along with community gardens. With over 1,100 homes in River Hills Country Club - Lake Wylie SC - only 38 single family homes are currently on the market. However, days on the market are rising and sales prices are dropping a bit. Now is definitely a great time to find a great buy in River Hills Country Club - Lake Wylie SC.
Low taxes and fantastic schools are a major draw for newcomers to Lake Wylie SC homes for sale in River Hills Country Club - Here are is the recent market absorption trend for River Hills.
Below are the conditional and pending sales in River Hills Lake Wylie SC
Note the days on the market for the conditional and pending sales in River Hills. Considering the 'pond' analysis (graphic below), notice that these homes were in the "FLOW" category - Don't you want your home to be positioned to FLOW? In order to position your home with the homes that are in-the-FLOW, your home must be valued as a 10 in CONDITION, LOCATION, SIZE & FEATURES, allowing a 10 in PRICE.
The Pond - Where is YOUR home in the pond?
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Presence? Lifestyle? Curb appeal? To the vast majority of my clients, luxury means lifestyle and community. There are many luxury neighborhoods in the Charlotte Metro region -the choices are plentiful and the styles vary immensely.
If you're looking for a country club setting, Myers Park and Providence Country Club are two of the older favorites. Myers Park, of course, being one of the oldest 'suburbs' in Charlotte, offers proximity to the city whereas Providence Country Club is about 25 minutes from the Uptown area in the true suburbs of Charlotte NC. Both offer country club appeal and access to some of the areas finest clubs. More importantly, they offer a lifestyle that many seem to find inviting - with their quaint settings and mature landscaping, excellent school choices and access to fine dining and spectacular shopping.
Proximity to the city can describe other Charlotte NC luxury neighborhoods such as Dilworth, Carmel Park, Elizabeth, Eastover, Foxcroft, Morrocroft, SouthPark and Stonecroft. These areas offer older homes, many of which have been massively renovated and stately architechture - from Craftsman to Tuscan and every style in between. You can find the luxury home that appeals to your style and flavor in these Charlotte NC luxury neighborhoods. If historical neighborhoods are appealing to you, there are several from which to choose as well.
Outlying luxury communities that offer country club living include Carmel Country Club, Glen Eagles, Firethorne, Innisbrook at Firethorne, Longview, Piper Glen and Ballantyne Country Club.These areas offer the sophistication and style that many are in search of in a dream home.
Looking for luxury lake living? We have Lake Norman, Lake Wylie and Mountain Island Lake luxury homes for sale too! If you enjoy water sports or golfing, you'll find homes in close proximity to both here in the Charlotte Metro area.
Whatever you're searching for in Charlotte NC luxury homes, you can find it! The choices abound - the problem is, deciding upon the ONE that fits your lifestyle best! There are many more Charlotte NC luxury neighborhoods - contact us to help you find the one that best suits your needs.
Charlotte NC is geographically located on the NC - SC border and our MLS covers areas in both states. Below are links to compare schools by counties in both NC and SC in which we cover. Let us know if you need more specific information on a particular county and we'll be happy to direct you to the information which you are seeking.
Phillips Place, located in SouthPark Charlotte NC, is redefining the art of shopping. Specialty retail, awesome apparel and upscale home furnishing shops as well as a theatre, are all housed in a Main Street setting. The park-like setting with incredible landscaping, park benches, spilling fountains and simply full of Old World charm.
The magnificent shops are flanked by some of Charlotte's best restaurants including The Palm, Upstream and PF Changs. Dean & Deluca welcomes you into this complex with specialty foods, a coffee bar and the best wines. The 10-complex theatre is a great place to visit after that wonderful meal in one of their fine restaurants.
Find your favorite Dolce & Gabbana , Giorgio Armani, Donna Karan or Loro Piana at one of Charlotte's finest specialty women's store, Coplon's. Windsor Fine Jewelers in Phillips Place has beautiful mountings, fine jewelery & pearls and, of course, diamonds--a girl's best friend! Rolex watches can be found at Windsor Fine Jewelers (formerly Lyon's) or at the Rolex shop.
Upscale home furnishings abound at the distinctive Restoration Hardware. If you're looking for unusual items to beautify your home, try Bedside Manor with the finest of European linens for bed, bath & dining. Their pottery selection, dinnerware and gifts are some of the most distinctive you'll find in Charlotte. 
Modern Salon & Spa, M&S Cleaners, & the gated Post Park Apartment Homes, are also housed in the Phillips Place complex. Many other shops & restaurants are located in this very convenient Charlotte NC SouthPark location; you'll just have to visit and see for yourself!
If you need a place to stay while you're visiting Charlotte and searching for your dream home, the Hampton Inn & Suites is a favorite among Charlotte visitors. The setting is ideal as you are able to shop, eat & sleep at Phillips Place with no need for a car!
If you're looking for a home in the area, visit Charlotte NC Real Estate website.
Call for your private tour of this gorgeous Charlotte NC SouthPark home, now available in the Charlotte NC Carmel Park neighborhood. Click on the picture for more photos of this spectacular home.
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